Tag: resilience
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5 Essential Life Lessons from My Autistic Brother – Without Even Realizing It
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Lee Recently, someone posed a thought-provoking question: how would my life differ if I didn’t have a brother with a disability? The truth is, it would be far less vibrant, less enlightening, and definitely less rewarding. For the past two decades, my brother, Noah, has imparted countless lessons simply by…
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The Illusion of Shielding Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often find ourselves at a heart-wrenching crossroads when we come to terms with the fact that we cannot fully shield our children from the harsh realities of the world. For those of us who raised kids in the late ’90s and early 2000s, it sometimes feels as if we’ve…
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I Am Beautiful, Regardless of What Others Say
Get Pregnant Fast As I watch the television, a familiar voice fills the room. It’s Ella James, passionately singing, “You’re BEAUTIFUL…in every single way…” Her voice resonates, powerful and genuine, as if she’s addressing me directly. “No matter what they sayyy…” she continues. But am I truly beautiful, Ella? When you refer to “they,” I…
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I Am a Scorpion Slayer
Get Pregnant Fast The other night, as I prepared for bed, I followed my usual routine: checking the locks, switching off the lights, and giving my sleeping child a gentle kiss on the forehead. This nightly ritual is almost second nature, and while I reached for the thermostat to crank up the air conditioning, my…
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Nurturing Kids with Grit and Grace
Get Pregnant Fast “People who don’t stay down after they fall or are tripped are often troublemakers. Hard to control. Which is the best kind of dangerous possible.” — Brené Brown, Rising Strong My son Lucas had a rough day at the park. He must have fallen at least five times—maybe more. After each tumble,…
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Five Reasons We Can’t Help But Complain
Get Pregnant Fast Tomorrow, when someone asks me about my recent visit to my brother’s place in Seattle, where I got to meet his adorable one-year-old daughter, I’ll probably respond, “Oh my gosh, what a disaster!” Instead of sharing the joy of cuddling my niece and reconnecting with family, I’ll dive into tales of airport…
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6 Valuable Lessons My Sister-In-Law Taught Me About Being a Resilient Mother
Get Pregnant Fast I was expecting my second child when I discovered my sister-in-law, Lisa, was also on the same journey with her second baby. My daughter made her grand entrance in December, while my nephew was due in June. When I received a call on April 25 letting me know that my nephew, Jake,…
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The Motherhood Oath: A Commitment Among Friends
Get Pregnant Fast When you become a physician, you take the Hippocratic Oath, vowing to practice medicine with integrity. Similarly, when one is inaugurated as President, they recite the Oath of Office. Yet, when it comes to motherhood, there’s no formal pledge. No solemn promise. Nothing. This is something that truly needs to change. To…
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Love in the Era of Colic: A New Parent’s Reality
Get Pregnant Fast The period after your baby arrives is often described as magical—a time to revel in the joy of parenthood, sometimes referred to as a “babymoon.” These early weeks should be filled with bonding moments, gentle gazes at your sleeping infant, and an overwhelming sense of love for your new child. But what…